Swire Oilfield Services Sets Up Shop in Aberdeen

- Swire Oilfield Services Sets Up Shop in Aberdeen

Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Swire Group

Swire Oilfield Services has started work on its £4million Aberdeen headquarters, which will create up to 50 new jobs on completion.

The construction is part of a £50million investment for the company this year, supporting its global business development strategy. Around £20million is earmarked for North Sea operations, including providing new rental fleet units and support infrastructure.

The premises, which will be able to house 150 employees, will more than double the existing headquarters' capacity of 70 people. Its opening will create new positions in areas such as finance, human resources, marketing, fleet design and global fleet procurement positions; underpinning the company's commitment to the north-east of Scotland.

The new headquarters will be based in the Altens Industrial Estate on Souter Head Road. The building work is due for completion in summer 2012.

Chief operating officer, Rupert Bray said, "The Aberdeen headquarters is a significant move, both internationally and regionally. Its opening will contribute to the success of our global business development strategy, as well as helping to consolidate the position of Swire Oilfield Services as a leader in its field. The new headquarters will also contribute towards the local economy, creating a range of new jobs requiring a variety of different skills."

As part of the £50million global investment, Swire Oilfield Services has also recently opened its North America corporate office in Houston, an area with a fast expanding marketplace. Located in one of the major oil capitals, the strategically positioned office will house the North American executive management and Houston commercial teams. Centrally locating the company in a growing marketplace, the new office will serve as the corporate hub for Swire's North American operations as well as supporting other regions around the globe.

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MSE Sets Up Shop in Aberdeen

MSE Sets Up Shop in Aberdeen

Monday, April 25, 2011
MSE Ltd.

MSE has opened an Aberdeen office, complementing its headquarters in Leatherhead, Surrey.

The move follows rocketing demand for the firm's specialist skills and software tools, applied to extend the life and productivity of mature oil fields.

Dr. Sib Akhtar, an internationally respected figure for his expertise in the application of turbo-machinery for oil and gas production facilities, founded MSE in 1988 and operates as both Chairman and Technical Director.

Akhtar said, "I am delighted to announce MSE's direct presence in Aberdeen and subsequently the appointment of Derek Penny as Head of Strategic Business Development – both of which will be integral to our future growth.

"With many of our current clients based in Aberdeen this was naturally the next step for MSE."

MSE has spent more than 20 years building a unique database, profiling gas compressor systems by all major manufacturers. This has provided the company with an unrivaled knowledge of how to maximize oil and gas production and extend asset life through optimizing compressor performance and processing systems.

Experience of many projects has shown that compressor redesign and optimization remains the most cost effective way to extend field life and increase production capability; whether by integration of satellite fields or by lowering separator or well head pressures.

Derek Penny has 22 years' experience in the oil and gas industry having served in senior management positions with Shell, Tyco and ABB. He said, "I am very much looking forward to working alongside such a strong, specialist team, equipped to build on MSE's excellent reputation within the oil and gas industry."

MSE's expertise comes from delivering more than 350 projects across the globe. Its team of 30 experienced engineers and consultants work closely with clients who include Talisman, BG Group, BP, Marathon and Hess.

Akhtar added, "What differentiates us from others is our ability to see a project through from concept to its implementation - we test an operating plant and identify improvement using advanced software tools and simulation techniques, resulting in substantial added value.

"We then assist the operating company with the design and implementation of the proposed changes. Our experience of many similar projects helps to identify potential risks and risk mitigation strategies."